To ask Her Majesty's Government how many competitors were prevented from performing at the Llangollen International Music Festival because they did not have a visa. [HL5108]

I cannot provide the information requested as the UK Border Agency does not keep a separate record of visa applications made in connection with any particular event in the UK. The UK Border Agency worked closely with the Llangollen festival organisers to ensure that those performers who required visas this year were aware of the application process and timelines to obtain their visas.